In an effort to assist research institutions organize and manage their research information, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) conducted the HERDIN PLUS Online Learning to three (3) member-institutions of the Eastern Visayas Regional Health Research Consortium last January 4 to 6.
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| January 4, 2021 Day 1 (Samar State University) |
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| January 5, 2021 Day 2 (Leyte Normal University) |
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January 6, 2021 |
Each session opened with a welcome message from Engr. Ernesto M. Granada, Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology- Region 8 and Co-Chair of the EVHRDC EXECOM. This was followed by the presentation of research management process by the following representatives of each institution: Dr. Sherrie Ann Cananua-Labid, Executive Director for Research (SSU), Dr. Solomon D. Faller Jr., Director, Research and Development Office (LNU), and Dr. Ophelia Velarde, Head, Grants Development (VSU).
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Participants from Samar State University (SSU), Leyte Normal University (LNU), and Visayas State University (VSU) were provided with lectures about HERDIN PLUS System in three separate sessions. Consequently, the PCHRD staff gave an overview of HERDIN PLUS as well as a discussion pertaining to the account creation, fields presentation, searching process, and document delivery service.
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Speaking about HERDIN PLUS, Research Utilization Committee (RUC) chair Labid disclosed that aside from organizing and managing research information, it will improve access to health and health-related information. “It [HERDIN PLUS] will also generate a comprehensive report on health and health-related research information from PNHRS implementing institutions, consortia member institutions, and research-generating institutions”, she added.
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